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A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Libby Trickett every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Libby Trickett every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

Imperfect stories from the frontlines of parenting.

This Glorious Mess

Is your child secretly a genius?

Ever thought about how to dodge a surprise baby once your family's set? While the usual suspects are contraception or the ol' snip for the guys, more women are opting for sterilisation. This week Libby and Tegan talk to a mum who just had the procedure, how she reached that decision and the reactions she's getting.

And later on they dive into a heated debate: Can you bail on a school concert right after their kid's performance? And who's the real arsehole here? Let the showdown begin!

You can read Hannah Mansur's article here.

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Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Ever thought about how to dodge a surprise baby once your family's set? While the usual suspects are contraception or the ol' snip for the guys, more women are opting for sterilisation. This week Libby and Tegan talk to a mum who just had the procedure, how she reached that decision and the reactions she's getting.
And later on they dive into a heated debate: Can you bail on a school concert right after their kid's performance? And who's the real arsehole here? Let the showdown begin!
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/sterilisation-surgery">You can read Hannah Mansur's article here.</a>
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Sterilisation vs Vasectomy: Whose Job Is It?

With all the awful news over the weekend and the last few days, here at the mothers group in your ears, we wanted to help you find the tools to talk to your kids in age appropriate terms.

You can read Gen Muir’s article ‘How to talk to children of every age about the Westfield Bondi Junction attacks, according to a grief counsellor.’

If you or someone you know is in need of support contact help is available:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
1800RESPECT  1800 737 732

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CREDITS:

Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

With all the awful news over the weekend and the last few days, here at the mothers group in your ears, we wanted to help you find the tools to talk to your kids in age appropriate terms.
You can read Gen Muir’s article <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/how-to-talk-to-children-westfield-bondi-junction-attack/">‘How to talk to children of every age about the Westfield Bondi Junction attacks, according to a grief counsellor.’</a>
If you or someone you know is in need of support contact help is available: <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlN6wBhCcARIsAKZvD5g_xb9MMAt9CLjxMl7D2mJwHQi1pd3OCfiNo43-lZG-Vu7le05jvqoaArtNEALw_wcB" data-stringify-link="https://www.lifeline.org.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlN6wBhCcARIsAKZvD5g_xb9MMAt9CLjxMl7D2mJwHQi1pd3OCfiNo43-lZG-Vu7le05jvqoaArtNEALw_wcB" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Lifeline</a> 13 11 14 <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/" data-stringify-link="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Beyond Blue</a> 1300 22 4636 <a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/" data-stringify-link="https://www.1800respect.org.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">1800RESPECT </a> 1800 737 732
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Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigga_natoli/?hl=en">Tegan Natoli</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/libby_trickett/">Libby Trickett</a> 
Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The News Is Terrible, Here Is How We’re Talking To Our Kids

Is the generation of cul de sac kids dying out? In this weeks episode Libby and Tegan discuss their free range childhoods and how its changed now they are parents. Asking the question, is the world changing or is the news just scarier?

Plus what age is too young for school camp and who should set the age rules? 

And in nails and fails Libby wants to social distance from her son, Tegan wins a raffle and they both discuss dates, prunes and all the things they do for their kids bowel movements. 

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CREDITS:

Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett

Producer: Talissa Bazaz 

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Is the generation of cul de sac kids dying out? In this weeks episode Libby and Tegan discuss their free range childhoods and how its changed now they are parents. Asking the question, is the world changing or is the news just scarier?
Plus what age is too young for school camp and who should set the age rules? 
And in nails and fails Libby wants to social distance from her son, Tegan wins a raffle and they both discuss dates, prunes and all the things they do for their kids bowel movements. 
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Producer: Talissa Bazaz 
Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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